keeper

[ˈkiːpər]

keeper Definition

  • 1a person who manages or takes care of something
  • 2a goalkeeper in sports, especially in football (soccer)

Using keeper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "keeper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is the keeper of the family's secrets.

  • Example

    The zookeeper feeds and cares for the animals.

  • Example

    She's a great keeper; she saved three goals in the match.

keeper Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for keeper

Phrases with keeper

  • a person or thing that controls access to something

    Example

    The receptionist acts as the gatekeeper to the CEO's office.

  • a person or device that measures or records time

    Example

    The referee acts as the timekeeper in the basketball game.

  • a person who keeps bees, especially for their honey

    Example

    My uncle is a beekeeper and he sells his honey at the farmer's market.

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Summary: keeper in Brief

The term 'keeper' [ˈkiːpər] refers to a person who manages or takes care of something, such as a zookeeper or a gatekeeper. It also refers to a goalkeeper in sports, particularly in football (soccer), as in 'She's a great keeper; she saved three goals in the match.' Other phrases include 'timekeeper,' which measures or records time, and 'beekeeper,' who keeps bees for their honey.

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